Should I pay my Walmart store card before statement closes?

I just got a Walmart store card last month. I've charged a small amount (less than $20) because I want to show some usage every month, at least for awhile, to get the auto CLI's everyone talks about.

When I log in to the account I see a "Payment Due Date" of 10/1/2013, "Current Balance" of $17.38 and a "Minimum Payment Due" of $0.00. I have not yet received a statement, maybe it's only a day or two away, and I am getting concerned that maybe I should go ahead and pay it in full now. I definitely don't want to wait around and end up late.

Also if I click "View Statement" I get the message "There are no e-Bills available for this account".

Am I fretting over nothing? And for those who have this card, do you think I should wait a day or two or PIF now?

Re: Should I pay my Walmart store card before statement closes?

The account was opend 9/1/2013. The transaction was made on 9/10/2013. I haven't touched it since. I don't have a statement yet which is why I am slightly concerned.

Now that I think about it coldnmn is probably right. The transaction probably occurred just after the normal statement closing. I'll give it another day to see if I get a statement but I'll make sure it's payed before 10/1.

Re: Should I pay my Walmart store card before statement closes?

Your should get a statement the following month even though you paid it off by your current due date. That is the only way you would have a record of the transaction. So each month by paying before closing date you get a statement but no balance showing.

Re: Should I pay my Walmart store card before statement closes?

The account was opend 9/1/2013. The transaction was made on 9/10/2013. I haven't touched it since. I don't have a statement yet which is why I am slightly concerned.

Now that I think about it coldnmn is probably right. The transaction probably occurred just after the normal statement closing. I'll give it another day to see if I get a statement but I'll make sure it's payed before 10/1.

The account was opened on 9/1 but you didn't have any charges until 9/10.

The charges made on 9/10 will appear on your October statement and be due on 11/1.

Just pay the balance to zero AFTER you recieve your October statement. If you pay it off now you will be learning the hard way just like I did. Walmart will not create an official statement with a zero balance and you will have thrown a month's history away for no good reason.

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